The Jefferson Department of Surgery strongly encourages all patients who smoke to take full advantage of this effective program before undergoing surgery. Studies show that surgical outcomes are improved when patients stop smoking prior to surgery.

As a fully integrated clinical service born out of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the SCCT Program is unique and independent from JeffQuit. SCCT patients benefit from working with a certified tobacco treatment specialist who is also a highly trained nurse practitioner. SCCT Program staff members are uniquely qualified to manage and counsel patients with a variety of chronic diseases or conditions.

How Do I Enroll in the Smoking Cessation Counseling and Therapy Program?

To enroll or find out more about the Program, please call 215-955-6996.

When Do Sessions of the SCCT Program Run?

The SCCT program provides individual counseling sessions which may last up to one hour. Follow up sessions will be at the discretion of the specialist and the patient. For surgical candidates, specialists aim to have patients quit smoking for two to three weeks prior to the scheduled procedure.

In-person counseling sessions are typically held Monday or Thursday afternoons. We also offer the convenience of virtual sessions through JeffConnect®.

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